I have an old Slingerland kit that I'm curious to find out its value...I am not interested in selling it as it was a Christmas gift from my Grams but possibly to have it restored at some point. The bass drum measures 20", mounted tom 12" & floor tom 14"...the label on the bass is black & brass with serial#57368 with no interior stamp; the mounted tom has an interior stamp of a capital P & Jan. '65 date; the floor tom has an interior stamp of capital P & Nov. '64. I can tell some exterior hardware is not original and what appears to be weathered splitting on the mounted tom though I think minor enough & easily repairable...any info would appreciated.
Curious of Value of My Old Slingerland Set Last viewed: 2 hours ago
Johnny, can you post pics of your kit for us show the hardware your speaking of also?, the P stands for pearl which means it is a wrapped finish.
interior splitting and buckling is actually very common on original 60s Slingerlands. Lets see a pic.
Johnny,
As Vintagemore points out, posting some pics would really help. However, from what you describe, the kit could be the Modern Jazz Outfit No. 9N, as pictured here... http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/slingerland_drum_sets/1967-slingerland-catalog4.jpg
I have the same basic kit, but with a 16" floor tom. Your 14" floor tom will easily increase the value. Without seeing pictures, and based on current economic trends with Slingerland drums, I'll hazard a guess of $1000 - $1200 for the three drums. Again, condition is everything. Please post some clear pictures if you can and you'll get lots of help from our "experts"!
Mark
I just looked at the kit I gave the link to... AND... it does show an option for a 16x16 floor tom! So, my kit could be a 9N. Cool!!
Here's my "9N"!!
'I drum'.those Slingerland's are beautiful!!!!!!I bet they sound as good as they look!!! V
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'I drum'.those Slingerland's are beautiful!!!!!!I bet they sound as good as they look!!! V
MME! Thanks for the compliments! And, yes, they sound wonderful! The bass has the original heads, complete with the built-in muffler strap on the batter side. I put the original heads back on the toms, top and bottom, and they allow you to experience what the kit originally sounded like back in 1966-67. Slingerland was making their own heads back then and tom heads were only 7.5mil thick, the same as a Remo Diplomat. The original tom reso heads have never been hit! The hi-hat stand has been modified with a synthetic pedal strap, as has the Slingerland Tempo King pedal. Both pedals have great feel. A really fun kit to play!
Mark
TAKE THOSE HEADS OFF and store them in a safe place. Put some Diplomats on if you like the sound. Beautiful kit.
Ya lets see some pics!
Idrum4fun, those silver sparkles are absolutely beautiful!!!
Thank you!
Jeff C
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